This software converts text between different writing systems.
XLit is a remarkable program designed for converting text from one writing system to another. It offers a range of advanced features that make it ideal for dealing with non-standard transliteration requirements, such as those typically required between a missionary's language notes and technical linguistic notation. XLit offers some unique features that are not found in typical transliteration and encoding conversion programs.
One of the most significant advantages of XLit is its capability to restrict transliteration to specific parts of the text. XLit understands a range of delimiters and will transliterate only the regions enclosed by specified delimiters or their complements, as instructed. Furthermore, XLit input and output is in UTF-8 Unicode, making it suitable for a wide range of language processing needs.
Currently, XLit's language support is limited to the first 16 bits, or the basic monolingual plane (BMP). This is due to the fact that the software is written in Tcl/Tk, which supports only BMP. However, once Tcl/Tk fully supports Unicode, XLit will follow suit.
Developers will find XLit's various tools invaluable when developing transliterations. For instance, popup windows for entering International Phonetic Alphabet characters and other phonetic notation, and a widget for entering Unicode characters by codepoint are available. There are also a range of tools for searching and navigating within XLit's windows.
Finally, it is sometimes essential to present a transliteration together with the original text rather than replacing the original with the transliteration. XLit is easily configured to handle this requirement. The user may choose whether the untransliterated copy should precede or follow the transliteration and how, if at all, the untransliterated copy should be delimited.
In conclusion, XLit is a powerful and valuable tool for linguists, developers, and anyone else requiring a dependable transliteration program. Its robust features, ease of use, and adaptability make it one of the most versatile programs of its kind.
One of the most significant advantages of XLit is its capability to restrict transliteration to specific parts of the text. XLit understands a range of delimiters and will transliterate only the regions enclosed by specified delimiters or their complements, as instructed. Furthermore, XLit input and output is in UTF-8 Unicode, making it suitable for a wide range of language processing needs.
Currently, XLit's language support is limited to the first 16 bits, or the basic monolingual plane (BMP). This is due to the fact that the software is written in Tcl/Tk, which supports only BMP. However, once Tcl/Tk fully supports Unicode, XLit will follow suit.
Developers will find XLit's various tools invaluable when developing transliterations. For instance, popup windows for entering International Phonetic Alphabet characters and other phonetic notation, and a widget for entering Unicode characters by codepoint are available. There are also a range of tools for searching and navigating within XLit's windows.
Finally, it is sometimes essential to present a transliteration together with the original text rather than replacing the original with the transliteration. XLit is easily configured to handle this requirement. The user may choose whether the untransliterated copy should precede or follow the transliteration and how, if at all, the untransliterated copy should be delimited.
In conclusion, XLit is a powerful and valuable tool for linguists, developers, and anyone else requiring a dependable transliteration program. Its robust features, ease of use, and adaptability make it one of the most versatile programs of its kind.
What's New
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